A guide to the Justice League: Who could appear in the film?

Zack Snyder has been confirmed to direct the newly announced Justice League film, the sequel to 2016’s Superman vs Batman movie.

In the comic book universe, the Justice League currently features seven founding members – Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Aquaman, Batman and Flash. Only some of these have been confirmed for the forthcoming films but who else could appear in the film? Let the speculation commence!

1. Superman

Superman is one of the world’s most recognisable comic book superheroes. Henry Cavill recently donned that famous red cape and blue spandex and did a mighty fine job in last year’s Man of Steel. He will appear again in the sequel and in the Justice League movie.

Henry Cavill (Picture: Shizuo Kambayashi/AP)

2. Batman

Christian Bale did a great job playing The Dark Knight in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, however, Ben Affleck is set to take on the role in Snyder’s Superman vs Batman sequel.

Ben Affleck (Picture: David Livingston/Getty Images)

3. Wonder Woman

Israeli actress and fashion model Gal Gadot will appear as Wonder Woman in 2016’s Superman vs Batman. Wonder Woman’s origins have changed over the years but in her latest timeline she is the demi-goddess daughter of Queen Hippolyta and Zeus, King of the Greek Gods. She possesses super strength, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina and endurance. She has indestructible bracelets, a Lasso of Truth, weaponised tiara and a magical sword – a force to be reckoned with! Gal Gadot has some big red boots to fill.

Gal Gadot (Picture: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

4. Cyborg

Ray Fisher has been announced to appear as Cyborg in the Man of Steel sequel and is one of the main characters in the new Justice League series in the comics. When Cyborg aka Victor Stone is involved in a lab accident, most of his body parts are replaced with advanced prosthetics which grant him superhuman strength, intelligence and skilled hand to hand combat.

Ray Fisher (Picture: New York Theatre Workshop)

5. Aquaman

The internet is already rife with rumours that an Aquaman film is in the works with Matt Damon’s name being mentioned in the mix. Aquaman is half-human half-Atlantian and possesses marine telepathy – he can manipulate all sea life and is super strong, flexible and durable plus he can swim at super speeds of course!

Matt Damon has been linked to the Aquaman role (Picture: file)

6. Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds starred in 2011’s Green Lantern film but there’s no news of him reprising the role. Green Lantern’s power ring grants him the power of flight, superhuman strength and hard-light constructs so whatever he imagines (e.g. a big bad ass hammer or massive gun) can be created with the use of the ring.

Ryan Reynolds (Picture: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

7. Flash

A Flash TV series is already in development. The series will concentrate on scientist Barry Allen who is transformed into the Flash after a lightning bolt shatters a case of chemicals one night as he’s leaving the lab. It’s not hard to guess what his powers are with a name like ‘Flash’ – super speed!

Flash! (Picture: YouTube)

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